NAICS 813312:
Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in promoting the preservation and protection of the environment and wildlife. Establishments in this industry address issues, such as clean air and water; global warming; conserving and developing natural resources, including land, plant, water, and energy resources; and protecting and preserving wildlife and endangered species. These organizations may solicit contributions and offer memberships to support these causes.
Animal rights organizationsNatural resource preservation organizationsConservation advocacy organizations+2 examples
Matching SIC code: 8399 Social Services, Not Elsewhere Classified (also 8699 Membership Organizations, Not Elsewhere Classified)
Where it sits
- 81Other Services (except Public Administration)Sector
- 813Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar OrganizationsSubsector
- 8133Social Advocacy OrganizationsIndustry group
- 81331Social Advocacy OrganizationsNAICS industry
- 813312Environment, Conservation and Wildlife OrganizationsNational industry
Largest companies with NAICS 813312
Updated Nov 9, 2026| Rank | Company | Headquarters | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Nature Conservancynature.org | Arlington, US | 7.5K |
| 2 | Conservation Internationalconservation.org | Arlington, US | 1.8K |
| 3 | Environmental Defense Fundedf.org | New York, US | 1.4K |
| 4 | World Wildlife Fundworldwildlife.org | Washington, US | 1.4K |
| 5 | World Resources Institutewri.org | Washington, US | 1.4K |
| 6 | Sierra Clubsierraclub.org | Oakland, US | 1.4K |
| 7 | Rainforest Alliancerainforest-alliance.org | New York, US | 1.2K |
| 8 | Ducks Unlimitedducks.org | Memphis, US | 1.2K |
| 9 | Best Friends Animal Societybestfriends.org | Kanab, US | 1.1K |
| 10 | Natural Resources Defense Council (NRDC)nrdc.org | New York, US | 1.1K |
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Similar activities the Census classifies elsewhere.
- 812910Pet Care (except Veterinary) ServicesEstablishments primarily engaged in operating animal shelters
- 5411Legal ServicesEstablishments primarily engaged in providing legal services for environment, conservation, and wildlife organizations
- 712190Nature Parks and Other Similar InstitutionsNature preserves or conservation areas
- 924110Administration of Air and Water Resource and Solid Waste Management ProgramsGovernment establishments primarily engaged in administering, overseeing, and managing governmental ecological restoration programs
Questions about NAICS 813312
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Code titles, definitions, examples and SIC matches: NAICS 2022 and the Census concordances, US Census Bureau. Company counts and lists: Crustdata, companies with a website, each by its primary code, updated weekly. Employee counts are estimates.